Procurement Team Lead – Scommerce

Shopee Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement leader to head the operations procurement function. You will oversee sourcing, vendor management, and end-to-end P2P processes to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the region.

You will manage daily purchase requests, oversee vendor onboarding and payments, coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Legal for compliance, and lead strategic procurement initiatives while mentoring the procurement team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ procurement experience, incl. tender/procurement projects.
• Strong team management, strategic planning, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and procurement ERP/P2P systems.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchase requests: sourcing, RFQs, comparisons, awarding, and invoice processing.
• Oversee vendor management: onboarding, statements of accounts, and timely payments.
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Legal for compliance and execution.
• Track spending, cost analysis, supplier performance, and strategic procurement.
• Lead tender processes (RFIs/RFPs) and special projects.
• Mentor and develop procurement team.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

P2P processes

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Operation teams at Shopee covers the operational end-to-end process, from when the buyer searches for a product listed on the Shopee platform, to the moment the buyer receives the products. The team analyses and monitors operational KPIs across the region and conducts root cause analysis when operation performance fluctuates. The Operations team comprises Customer Service, Payment, Listings, Warehouse, Logistics, Seller Operations and Fraud.

Job Description:

Lead Shopee’s Operations procurement function, overseeing sourcing, vendor management, and end-to-end P2P processes. Drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service continuity while supporting cross-functional teams.

• Manage daily purchase requests: sourcing, RFQs, comparisons, awarding, and invoice processing.
• Oversee vendor management: onboarding, communications, statements of accounts, and timely payments.
• Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliance and smooth execution.
• Track spending, perform cost analysis, monitor supplier performance, and drive strategic procurement initiatives.
• Lead tender processes (RFIs/RFPs), special projects, and task forces.
• Manage and mentor the procurement team, providing guidance and developing talent.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years’ procurement experience, including tender/procurement projects.
• Strong team management, strategic planning, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and procurement systems/ERPs; solid understanding of P2P processes.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

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Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support.

Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice via ongoing product optimisation and localised user-centered strategies.

The Shopee team is rapidly expanding across the region and we are constantly on the lookout for talents who have the passion and drive to become part of a fast-moving and dynamic team.

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support.

Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice via ongoing product optimisation and localised user-centered strategies.

The Shopee team is rapidly expanding across the region and we are constantly on the lookout for talents who have the passion and drive to become part of a fast-moving and dynamic team.

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